Financial scrutiny in Parliament
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
The Freedom of Information Act came into force in January 2005. This note reviews the operation of the Act over the first five years of implementation.
Freedom of Information: the first five years (155 KB , PDF)
The Freedom of Information Act came into force in January 2005. This note reviews the operation of the Act over the first five years of implementation.
Freedom of Information: the first five years (155 KB , PDF)
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
What 'statutory public inquiries' are, how they operate and summary details on the progress of active statutory inquiries